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Celtics 91, Knicks 89

Celtics make a stand

They stop Knicks down the stretch

By Gary Washburn

 |  Globe Staff  

  February 04, 2012

Not even two weeks ago, the Celtics appeared disheveled and filled with self-pity when faced with adversity. During the opening month, the Celtics were plagued by injuries and had little to offer worthy opponents besides intermittent flashes of their previous form.

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